Cold Noodles are Unpalatable

Wang Lee

Drama / Social Conscious

19min.

China

This 19-minute film from China depicts the emotional conflicts of the leader of a struggling Szechuan opera troupe. It masterfully depicts the universal theme of the fate of traditional arts when a country modernizes. In its brief span it presents a drama that everyone should see.

This is quite an impressive film. I majored in Chinese history and culture when I was a university student, so this one is very special for me. It succeeds in depicting Szechuan opera and Maoism and the Chinese people who lived in that era. It's an eye-opener. We could learn so much. One of the best!

sosune2008-05-26 17:23:52

you can really learn a lot about the culture of the Szechuan region and feel the beautiful music from the heart. szechuan actually has a meaning to me now apart from the americanized chinese szechuan chicken dish!!

Szechuan opera stage is so eye-catching. It is always sad to see traditional arts get obsolete as we modernize. Maoism is still a little shocking though I learned it when I was in school. But I like this film because of its lovely happy ending. Mr. Lee finally appeared on the stage of Ms. Wang's trope. Such a charming and unique and good quality film.